Good morning, Bowling Green.

Beech Bend Park reopened Friday, June 20 after storm damage on Thursday; the park was cleaned up and inspected for safety and most attractions and Splash Lagoon are now available for guests—minor repairs are still underway.

Warren Circuit Judge Chris Cohron set a March 10, 2026 trial for Daivon Thompson and Mayonna Anthony—both charged in connection with Malik Lassiter’s disappearance and murder—after his relatives reported him missing on May 11, 2023.

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students placed in the top 10 at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist National Competition held from June 16th to 18th in Dallas, Texas — Paris Carlson from Bowling Green earned 6th in PowerPoint, Aliza Wilson from Russellville placed 8th in Excel, and Kristopher Evanoff from Franklin ranked 8th in Word. To qualify for nationals, students first had to win at the Kentucky State Championship Qualifiers held in fall 2024 or spring 2025.

Virtual hearings for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, the Bowling Green teen detained by immigration agents despite showing his SIJ paperwork, will take place on Monday at LaSalle Immigration Court in Louisiana—where a master hearing will set future dates and a bond hearing will decide if he can be released soon.

The Breaking Barriers to Care program helped cancer patients at T.J.

Regional Health Oncology Program pay for nutrition drinks and get rides to treatment appointments. Nearly 70 patients were served since it launched in March and the program added wig and mastectomy supply aid in October—reducing key barriers to care.

John Shannon, a bridge construction worker who was diagnosed with lung cancer after experiencing severe swelling, has seen his tumor shrink after 12 chemotherapy sessions and immunotherapy at T.J.

Regional Health’s Oncology Unit. CARE Power Hour—an event celebrating cancer survivors and their loved ones—supports Community Medical Care’s Breaking Barriers to Care Program that helps with transportation and nutrition, and his treatment remains ongoing.

Hooked on Driving Weekend at NCM Motorsports Park

Saturday, Jun 28th — NCM Motorsports Park — $325-$449 — Experience thrilling racing with expert guidance on one of the best tracks in the world.

BG Wine Fest 2025

11 AM – 6 PM — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Fundraiser for local community — Enjoy a variety of wines while supporting the Historic RailPark and Kentucky wineries.

Greenville Drive vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods

1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Experience Minor League Baseball with premium amenities and entertainment.